Linux, Mac OSX users await Valve’s release of beta SteamVR

November 17, 2016

While Windows users have enjoyed for a time a lone seat at the top of the virtual reality PC landscape, they will soon need to make room for Linux and Mac OSX users. According to Valve’s Joe Ludwig, the company plans to complete development of beta versions of its SteamVR, the company’s Steam-integrated VR platform. The key to opening up SteamVR to other platforms is found in the graphics API, which currently is only supported by Microsoft DirectX. While debate may ensue regarding the pros and cons of open source versus private VR platforms, Oculus has opted to halt plans for Max OSX support, with concerns that Apple’s hardware may be challenged to render VR apps effectively.http://www.roadtovr.com/steamvr-to-get-linux-and-mac-osx-support-in-a-few-months/